This iron is displayed on the desktop of a laptop computer, which is running Oracle Solaris 11. Which two statements describe the Information conveyed by this Icon?

Question

Options

• ANWAM is disabled.
• BNWAM is automatically configuring the network.
• CThe wireless network card is manually configured and operational.
• DThe wireless network card is manually configured but not operational.
• EThe wireless network card is automatically configured and operational.
• FThe wireless network card is automatically configured but not operational.

• B
  84% (37)
• D
  5% (2)
• E
  9% (4)
• F
  2% (1)

Explanation

In Oracle Solaris 11, the NWAM (Network Auto-Magic) desktop icon communicates two independent pieces of information simultaneously: the NWAM service's operational mode and the specific configuration state of the wireless adapter. B is correct because the icon indicates NWAM is active and running in automatic mode, meaning it is managing network profiles without user intervention. C is correct because within that NWAM-managed environment, the wireless NIC has been assigned a manual network profile and is currently connected and functional - these two states are not mutually exclusive.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is wrong because NWAM being visible and active in the notification area means it is enabled, not disabled.
• D is wrong because the icon's signal strength indicator shows the card is operational (connected), not down.
• E and F are wrong because the icon specifically marks the wireless card as manually configured (a distinct profile type in NWAM), not automatically configured.

Memory tip: Think of NWAM as the "building manager" and the NIC as an "office tenant." The manager (NWAM) can run on automatic, while the tenant (NIC) is on a manual lease - both states coexist. When the office light is on, the tenant is operational regardless of the lease type.

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